Duration: 17 Days
Destinations: Delhi > Agra > Ranthambore > Kota > Pushkar > Udaipur > Jodhpur > Jaisalmer > Bikaner > Jaipur > Delhi
DAY 01 - DELHI
A morning excursion to India Gate. Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament House and other government buildings enroute. Visit Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Humayun's Tomb also.
Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi including the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk , Red Fort and Rajghat. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 02 - DELHI / AGRA
In the morning enjoy the city tour of Old Delhi where you offer prayer at Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. From there you can visit Chandni Chowk., Red Fort with its Pearl Mosque and exquisite audience halls and Rajghat. The afternoon tour of New Delhi includes Humayun's tomb, Qutab Minar and the Iron Pillar, which dates to the 4th century. Proceed to Agra, the 'City of Taj'. Arrive at Agra and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 03 - AGRA
Early morning visit the Eighth Wonder of India - Taj Mahal. In the late afternoon, visit Sikandra, the tomb of the greatest Mughal Emperor Akbar. Also visit Itamad-Ud-Daula tomb built by the Empress Noor Jahan in 1622-25 and Agra's Red Fort. Visit the spectacular Taj Mahal during the sunset. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 04 - AGRA / RANTHAMBORE
After breakfast move towards Ranthambore by road where you check into the forest lodge. Ranthambore National Park is known for its tigers and other endangered species. An afternoon visit to the Park gives you an opportunity to spot the tigers. Other animals that can be observed in the zoo are sambar, chital, boar, gazelle, monitor lizards, leopard, hyena, jackal, sloth bear, marsh crocodile, chinkara, nilgai and deer Overnight at the forest lodge.
DAY 05 - RANTHAMBORE
In the morning go to a trip to the Park to witness the colorful bird life. The birds include jacanas, black storks, colored storks, white-necked storks, pea-fowls; found in abundance and other birds such as the crested serpent eagle, owl, quail partridge and fowl. The rest of the afternoon is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the forest lodge.
DAY 06 - RANTHAMBORE / KOTA
In the morning, drive to Kota. Check into the hotel. Kota on the banks of the Chambal River was founded in the 12th century. An afternoon city tour of the Rao Madho Singh Museum, City Palace and Fort, Jagmandir and Chambal Gardens. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 07 - KOTA / PUSHKAR
In the morning drive to Ajmer/Pushkar. Afternoon visit to the tomb of the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the Dargah Sharif. Ajmer is famous for its formidable Taragarh Fort built by Prithviraj Chauhan. In Pushkar, visit the holy Pushkar Lake and also the famous Brahma Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 08 - PUSHKAR / UDAIPUR
A morning drive takes you to Udaipur. Arrive at Udaipur and check into the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities.
DAY 09 - UDAIPUR
One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur was founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh. Well nestled in the Aravali mountain ranges, the city is dotted with numerous lakes. In the morning, visit the City Palace Complex & Museum, Crystal Gallery and Jagmandir Island. Your afternoon excursion includes the famous temples of Eklingji & Nagda built in the 8th century A.D.
DAY 10 - UDAIPUR / JODHPUR
Depart to Udaipur by road. Visit Ranakpur en route, renowned for its intricately carved Jain temples. The temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Rishabdev, the first Jain Tirthankar. Arrive at Udaipur and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 11 - JODHPUR / JAISALMER
Morning drive to Jodhpur visiting Mandore gardens enroute. Arrive at Jodhpur and check into the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city includes Mehrangarh Fort, a group of majestic palaces. Also visit the Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 12 - JAISALMER
Jaisalmer in the Thar Desert is famous for the ancient palaces and temples. Aslo popular as the Golden City, it has for you the exquisitely carved sandstone havelis, cobbled streets and ancient Jain temples.
Morning visit to the 12th century Jaisalmer Fort made of yellow sandstone. Visit to Sam Sand Dunes. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 13 - JAISALMER / BIKANER
After breakfast leave for Jaisalmer by surface for Bikaner. Visit of the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke enroute. Your afternoon visit takes you to the Junagarh Fort, Jain temples etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 14 - BIKANER / JAIPUR
In the morning drive forward to Jaipur. Your whole day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 15 - JAIPUR
In the morning visit to the Jantar Mantar Observatory built by the astronomer King Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century. Drive past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). In the afternoon, have an excursion to Amber Fort and Palace. Enjoy an elephant safari to explore the fort. Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors), and various marble palaces are the other structures within the fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 16 - JAIPUR / DELHI
Drive to Delhi by road from Jaipur. Arrive at Delhi and get transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the evening tour at various tourist places in Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 17 - DEPARTURE
Reach the Delhi International Airport to board a flight way back home or towards your onward destination.